An Act relative to school bullying
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to school bullying, aims to address bullying incidents that occur within Massachusetts schools. It seeks to enhance the state’s approach to preventing and responding to bullying, potentially strengthening existing protections for students. The bill is currently under review by the House Committee on Education and Ways and Means. It builds upon previous legislation concerning bullying in schools.
Key provisions
- Requires schools to develop and implement comprehensive anti-bullying policies.
- Mandates training for school staff on identifying and responding to bullying.
- Expands reporting requirements for bullying incidents.
- Promotes awareness campaigns to educate students and staff about bullying.
- Establishes a process for reviewing and updating anti-bullying policies.
Who is affected
- Students
- School staff
- School administrators
- School districts
- Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill likely aims to standardize bullying prevention and response procedures across Massachusetts schools.
- It may increase accountability for schools in addressing bullying incidents.
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